The Delhi Metro is gearing up for a busy Raksha Bandhan, anticipating a surge in passenger traffic on Monday, August 19th. To ensure smooth travel for commuters, the Delhi Metro Railway Corporation (DMRC) has announced that extra standby trains will be available across its routes, ready for deployment if needed to meet the increased demand.
In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the DMRC stated, “To facilitate passengers on the festival of Rakshabandhan on Monday i.e., on 19th August 2024, Delhi Metro will be ready with additional standby trains on its corridors for induction into services to cater the rush, if required.”
Beyond additional trains, the DMRC will also deploy extra personnel at stations to handle the anticipated crowd. This includes operating more ticket counters and having additional guards and Customer Facilitation Agents (CFA) on hand to assist and guide passengers.
The DMRC is also encouraging passengers to use mobile apps such as DMRC Momentum, WhatsApp, Paytm, one Delhi, and Amazon to purchase QR tickets online. This will help minimize crowding at ticket counters and make travel more efficient. Passengers can also purchase National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC) or Smart Cards from customer care centers.
Raksha Bandhan is a significant festival in India, celebrated with joy and enthusiasm. It commemorates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a Rakhi, a symbolic thread, on their brother’s wrist, expressing their love, care, and wish for his protection. In return, brothers shower their sisters with gifts, sweets, and tokens of affection.
President Droupadi Murmu also extended her Raksha Bandhan wishes on Sunday evening. In a statement, she highlighted the festival’s significance in strengthening the bond between siblings, promoting unity in diversity, and emphasizing the importance of protecting women’s rights. She expressed hope that Raksha Bandhan will nurture harmony, love, and respect for women in society.
